Let The Tunes Flow For Tennessee Songwriters Week

Published February 7, 2023 at 3:57 PM EST

Qualifying rounds are taking place this week and next for Tennessee Songwriters Week.

It’s a chance for songwriters of all genres to perform - and to support music venues - across the state.

Select songwriters from the qualifying rounds will perform in showcases near the end of the month - including at Songbirds here in Chattanooga on Tuesday, February 21st.

Jill Kilgore is with the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development.

Reed Caldwell is executive director of the Songbirds Foundation.

Donna Elle Harrison is director of cultural tourism at Chattanooga Tourism Company.

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